Making a commitment to writing in te reo Māori
Learning Media Te Pou Taki Kōrero recently launched its Scholarship for Academic Writing in Te Reo Māori at the University of Waikato’s Kingitanga Day celebrations. The scholarship is for a student enrolled in a post-graduate qualification who is writing his or her thesis in te reo Māori. Master of Arts student, Greg Koia, is the inaugural recipient.
David Glover, Chief Executive of Learning Media, says, “Learning Media has a fifty-year commitment to quality writing for students in te reo and this scholarship continues our support at an academic level.”
Professor Linda Smith, Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori of Waikato University adds, “We are delighted with the scholarship partnership with Learning Media – this scholarship programme represents a small but innovative partnership between the University and business.”
